I've had rhubarb for years (stalks red about half way up, then green). Seeing the beautiful red stalks from top to bottom in catalog pictures, I decided I wanted some. Ordered (Victoria) and planted last year. Plant looks beautiful--multiple stalks and quite healthy. Only problem: the stalks are green from head to toe; maybe a hint of pink at the base of some--not at all like the picture in the catalog. So. . . does it take time to develop the red color? Does it need some specific nutrients to develop the color? Did they send me the wrong variety? Or is this just one of those "1%" or such that don't develop the color?
I've had rhubarb for years (stalks red about half way up, then green). Seeing the beautiful red stalks from top to bottom in catalog pictures, I decided I wanted some. Ordered (Victoria) and planted last year. Plant looks beautiful--multiple stalks and quite healthy. Only problem: the stalks are green from head to toe; maybe a hint of pink at the base of some--not at all like the picture in the catalog. So. . . does it take time to develop the red color? Does it need some specific nutrients to develop the color? Did they send me the wrong variety? Or is this just one of those "1%" or such that don't develop the color?